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The channel has been known to suck tired surfers out to sea. Also make sure your leash is in good shape, a broken leash can be a one way ticket to being sucked out to sea. Many people have come close to drowning here

Atmosphere:
Whaou !!! It's a impressive spot. The Take off is easier (!) than others reefs but the bottom is sharp. After you have a long, long wall.

Additional Info:
The paddle is very long so be careful and don't go alone. Come back before you are tired.
This reef can hold big swell.With a kayak you don't tire out from the paddle, making your sessions longer and you can bring water and snacks out there with you. It is a playful easy wave up to about ten feet. Its not too shallow or heavy and the locals are super friendly. The only thing to watch out for is the current going out the narrow pass. The bigger the surf the harder the current sucks. It breaks on almost any swell but best with a little west in it. The winds are generally favorable unless they are strong out of the west.

Location

Access

From the Harbour of Vaiare, go to the West Coast until Haapiti. The paddle is very long. It's better to have a boat.

Wave Characteristics

Ideal Conditions

Crowd

Dangers

Rips / undertow

Videos

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